"Sisi out", protest erupts in Egypt
Hundreds of Egyptians marched through the streets of Cairo on Friday, demanding the resignation of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Tear gas has been fired to disperse demonstrators. Demonstrations also reportedly took place elsewhere around the country. The protests are in response to corruption allegations against President Sisi's government. An Egyptian businessman and actor, Mohamed Ali, has posted a series of videos online accusing the leader of wasting millions on luxury residences and hotels while millions of Egyptians live in poverty. Egypt has pursued a policy of economic austerity in recent years. President Sisi has dismissed the allegations as "lies and slander". "Sisi out" and "The people want to overthrow the regime" topped Egyptian Twitter's trending list late on Friday . Hundreds of anti-regime protesters were in and around Tahrir Square despite efforts to disperse them. Mr Ali, who lives ...